Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'intercept'

English Word: intercept

Key Russian Translations:

• перехват /pʲɪrʲɪˈxvat/ - [Formal, Noun, Used in military or sports contexts]
• перехватить /pʲɪrʲɪˈxvatʲɪtʲ/ - [Formal, Verb, Used when describing an action of seizing something]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, military, and sports discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugations and noun cases for accurate usage)

Pronunciation (Russian):

перехват: /pʲɪrʲɪˈxvat/

Note on перехват: The 'х' sound is a guttural fricative, similar to the 'ch' in Scottish "loch." Stress falls on the second syllable.

перехватить: /pʲɪrʲɪˈxvatʲɪtʲ/

Note on перехватить: The verb ending '-ить' indicates an imperfective aspect; be mindful of the palatalized 'тʲ' sound, which is softer than in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: To stop and seize something before it reaches its intended destination (e.g., in military or communication contexts)

Translation(s) & Context:

• перехватить - Used in formal or technical scenarios, such as intercepting a message or signal.

Usage Examples:

• Агенты перехватили вражеский сигнал во время операции.

  Agents intercepted the enemy's signal during the operation.

• В футболе защитник перехватил мяч и быстро контратаковал.

  In soccer, the defender intercepted the ball and quickly counterattacked.

• Служба безопасности перехватила подозрительный пакет на границе.

  The security service intercepted a suspicious package at the border.

• Хакеры попытались перехватить данные с сервера компании.

  Hackers attempted to intercept data from the company's server.

Meaning 2: In sports, to take possession of the ball or object from an opponent

Translation(s) & Context:

• перехват - Often used as a noun in sports commentary, implying a defensive action.

Usage Examples:

• Баскетболист сделал перехват и забил мяч в корзину.

  The basketball player made an intercept and scored the ball in the basket.

• Во время матча произошел перехват, который изменил исход игры.

  During the match, an intercept occurred that changed the game's outcome.

• Защитник команды мастерски выполнил перехват и перешел в атаку.

  The team's defender masterfully executed an intercept and switched to offense.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For "перехват" (noun, masculine), it follows standard third-declension patterns. It is inflected based on case and number:

For "перехватить" (verb, imperfective), it is a first-conjugation verb. Here are key conjugations in the present tense:

Note: The perfective aspect is "перехватить," which is used for completed actions.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• захват (zakhvat) - More general, implying capture or seizure.
• блокировка (blokirovka) - Used in contexts like blocking a signal.

Antonyms:

• пропуск (propusk) - Allowing something to pass through.
• игнорирование (ignorirovaniye) - Ignoring or overlooking.

Related Phrases:

• перехват телефонного звонка - Interception of a phone call; used in surveillance contexts.
• перехват сигнала - Signal interception; common in espionage or tech security.
• сделать перехват в футболе - To make an intercept in soccer; a sports-specific phrase.

Usage Notes:

"Перехват" and "перехватить" directly correspond to "intercept" but are more precise in Russian for actions involving seizure or blocking. Use "перехватить" for verbs to emphasize the action, and note that it's imperfective, so pair it with aspects like perfective "перехватить" for completed events. In formal contexts, such as military or legal discussions, these words are preferred, but avoid them in casual conversation to prevent sounding overly technical. When choosing between translations, opt for "перехват" as a noun for static concepts and "перехватить" for dynamic actions.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing the verb aspect, e.g., using "перехват" as a verb instead of "перехватить." Correct: Instead of saying "Я перехват сообщение" (incorrect), say "Я перехватил сообщение" for a completed action. Explanation: Russian verbs require correct aspect to convey tense accurately.

• Error: Incorrect inflection, e.g., using "перехват" in the wrong case. Correct: In a sentence like "О перехвате сигнала" (correct genitive), not "О перехват сигнал." Explanation: Always adjust for case to fit grammatical structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and media, terms like "перехват" often appear in contexts of Cold War espionage or modern cybersecurity, reflecting Russia's historical emphasis on intelligence and defense. This can evoke connotations of secrecy and strategic prowess, as seen in literature like spy novels or films.

Related Concepts:

• шпионаж (shpionazh)
• защита (zashchita)
• контратака (kontrataka)